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Formula 1 confirms 2026 pre-season testing dates and issues calendar update
The dates and locations for pre-season testing in 2026 have been confirmed by Formula 1, while a further calendar update has also been issued regarding the date of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the dates for 2026 pre-season testing, with three tests set to take place prior to the campaign getting underway.

Test one will be a private test and will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya between January 26-30, while test two will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit between February 11-13.

The Bahrain International Circuit also hosts test three from February 18-20, before the season begins in Australia on March 6-8.

It has also been confirmed in a calendar update that, following a request from the Azerbaijan promoter and relevant government stakeholders, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to move the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Sunday September 27 to Saturday 26 to accommodate a national day.

All the F1 teams have been informed of this change, which will mean each day of the event will move one day earlier.

Congratulations Anyway !!!!😁

Congratulations !!!!

Maxiiiii😎 but ..........

*Yuki Tsunoda… it’s been a pleasure 🥹*

One last ride with Red Bull until he steps aside into reserve driver role for 2026. Good luck out there and enjoy it, Yuki!

*The 2025 World Champion. 🧡*

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*MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX!! 🤩*

The gap at the top is extending... 👀

George is now officially out of the championship battle ❌

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Lando Norris converted pole position into victory in Brazil, claiming his seventh win of the season. Kimi Antonelli fended off world champion Max Verstappen to secure his second career podium and best-ever finish in P2, while Verstappen delivered an exceptional drive from the pit lane to complete the podium 😮‍💨